Can I burn today in James?
James’s by-law does not set out what each fire danger rating allows, so this page cannot tell you whether today is a burning day. Today’s rating is beside this, and the fire hall below has the answer.
- Air quality (AQHI)
- No station near here
- Observed
- rating measured at the centre of Timiskaming District, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. James requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Elk Lake Fire Department / Township of James decides — not this page.
April 1 - October 31
Call the Elk Lake Fire Department at (705) 648-4903 or (705) 678-2320 to obtain a campfire permit before burning between April 1 and October 31. No permits of any kind are issued for open burning (larger fires) under By-Law #03-21.
Campfire permit season (live Fire page)
Effective April 1st – October 31st
Campfire permit process (live Fire page)
You are asked to contact the Elk Lake Fire Department by calling (705) 648-4903 or (705) 678-2320 to obtain a permit before having a campfire this summer!
Open burning prohibition (live Fire page)
Under the authority of Township of James' By-Law #03-21 and the Ministry of Natural Resources Municipal Forest Fire Management Agreement, NO fire permits will be issued for open burning within the Township of James.
Enforcement (live Fire page)
Failure to comply may result in charges under the Forest Fire Prevention Act, R.S.O. 1990.
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for James — free, for any municipality, customer or not. See it and get the link.
By-laws change. This page summarises public documents and is not legal advice or permission to burn — Elk Lake Fire Department / Township of James decides.